Schema Ultima Forte™ is an automatic, user-friendly RF optimization product for GSM/GPRS/EDGE networks that is compatible with all major vendors including Ericsson, Nokia, Nortel, Alcatel, Siemens, Motorola and Huawei. Ultima Forte™ Frequency Optimizer and Quality Evaluator modules enable operators to significantly improve data throughput, voice quality, capacity and coverage. Based on mobile measurements (real-time data generated from subscribers`handsets), today`s most reliable source of information for network modeling, Ultima Forte™ provides an accurate network model. Engineers then use this model to analyze the network and produce the ultimate optimization plan.

Ultima Forte™ Key Benefits

• Increases revenue by improving network performance, driving up minutes of use and reducing drop calls
• Raises customer satisfaction and reduces churn by improving network accessibility, retainability and voice quality
• Reduces CapEx and OpEx by optimizing utilization of network resources, reducing the need to invest in new infrastructure
• Improves data quality by increasing throughput and minimizing service delay, enabling delivery of advanced data services
• Shortens network optimization time through rapid, frequent and accurate modeling of the network based on actual mobile measurements
• Accelerates network expansion through planning based on forecasted growth, usage patterns and new features and technologies
• Fully integrated with Ultima NDM™ to provide a complete dimensioning and frequency planning cycle
  

Ultima Forte™ is a complete RF optimization product, comprised of a number of key modules:

Quality Evaluator analyzes network key performance indicators (FER, RxQual, C/I, GPRS CS, EDGE MCS) for current and optimized network plans. Provides engineers with an accurate estimate of network performance prior to implementing the selected optimization plan, and enables operators to "get it right the first time."

Frequency Optimizer enables daily optimization activities including instant allocation of clean frequencies for new sites and automatic frequency planning for complex network architectures such as hierarchical cell structures, dual band and mixed frequency allocation schemes. This reduces engineering overhead and allows one-time complete network planning.

Neighbor List Optimizer identifies missing neighbor relations and removes redundant ones, reducing dropped calls and handoff failure rate.

RAN Feature Optimizer performs local optimization of parameters related to handover, GPRS/EDGE, traffic load balancing and others, maximizing overall network performance.

Modeler automatically exports the optimization results to the operator`s OMC-R without pre-processing the results.